Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class with Diplomatic Case Hold The eagle head pommel is

The eagle head pommel is in excellent condition

Keeping the feet dry and avoiding the dreaded "trench foot" was a high priority

The medal was issued for forty-seven engagements or skirmishes and some were awarded with several engagement bars

Following graduation

the enamels extremely well preserved

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class with Diplomatic Case Hold The eagle head pommel is, Kyokujitsu sh). Institution Date: April 10, 1875 by Emperor Meiji A IV class Order of the Rising Sun, in silver with a red glass centerpiece and a white enamelled star. The star is affixed to an enamelled Paulownia flower suspension consisting of three groupings of purple flowers counting 5,7,5. The decoration is on its period ribbon with a hook and eye and a rosette. The enamels are intact, measures at 45mm (w) x 72mm (h to the top of the